Galveston Bay Foundation Earns National Recognition: Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence
- August 26, 2024
- News
KEMAH, TX – August 23, 2024 – One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the natural spaces they love. Since 1987, Galveston Bay Foundation has been doing just that for the people in the Houston – Galveston region. Galveston Bay Foundation has announced their renewed land trust accreditation – proving once again that it is committed to conservation excellence. They were first accredited in 2013, which means this will be their third accredited term from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.
“Renewing our accreditation shows Galveston Bay Foundation’s ongoing commitment to permanent land protection,” said Matt Singer, Director of Land Conservation. “We are stronger than ever for having gone through the rigorous accreditation renewal process. Our strength means special places that contribute to the health of Galveston Bay will be protected forever, making our region more resilient now and in the future.”
Galveston Bay Foundation provided extensive documentation and was subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation as a part of the renewal process. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission awarded renewed accreditation, signifying its confidence that Galveston Bay Foundation’s lands will be protected forever. Accredited land trusts cumulatively steward over 20 million acres throughout the US – the size of Denali, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Everglades and Yosemite National Parks combined.
“We are proud to recognize Galveston Bay Foundation ‘s continued commitment to conservation excellence,” said Melissa Kalvestrand, executive director of the Commission. “The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction that stands for excellence, trust and permanence. Galveston Bay Foundation is part of a network of over 450 accredited land trusts that are united by their strong ethical practices. Accredited land trusts inspire confidence and respect among their peers and in their communities.”
Galveston Bay Foundation is one of over 30 organizations operating in Texas with a mission that includes land conservation. A complete list of accredited land trusts and more information about the process and benefits can be found at landtrustaccreditation.org.
About Galveston Bay Foundation:
Galveston Bay Foundation is a conservation nonprofit that has served as guardian of Galveston Bay since 1987. Our mission is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. We work to facilitate a true cross-section of Bay interests through creative, inclusive, and forward-thinking solutions to the challenges confronting Galveston Bay. We envision a future Bay that is brimming with vitality, connected to people, and contributing to the community in every possible way.
About Land Trust Accreditation Commission
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission inspires excellence, promotes public trust and ensures permanence in the conservation of open lands by recognizing organizations that meet rigorous quality standards and strive for continuous improvement. The Commission, established in 2006 as an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, is governed by a volunteer board of diverse land conservation and nonprofit management experts. For more, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org.
Media Contact:
Kimberly Meza
Communications and Marketing Manager
Galveston Bay Foundation
Phone: 281-923-3278
Email: kmeza@galvbay.org
Website: www.galvbay.org
